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Autoimmune Disorders (Expert Forum)
Could Scarlet Fever be the Culprit?
Answered by
Garth L Nicolson, PhD - internal medicine, molecular biology, infectious disease
The Institute for Molecular Medicine
Huntington Beach - CA
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Could Scarlet Fever be the Culprit?
by kiddthekatt, May 20, 2009 11:17AM
Thank you in advance for answering our questions. I was 5 years old when I was diagnosed with Scarlet Fever. I remember being so sick, nightmares, high fever etc. Could this be one of the culprits along with s many more that could have brought my Fibro/CFS to the surface.? I also had 3 major knee surgeries in 2007, I went through major trauma during all 3 surgeries. Thank you again.
Angel
Angel
Doctor's Answer
by Garth L Nicolson, PhD, May 20, 2009 11:40AM
, May 20, 2009 11:40AMTo: kiddthekatt
Scarlet Fever is caused by Strepococcus bacterial infection (group A Strep) that can in some patients remain latent for some time and then reappear. In most patients the exposure and development of immunity occurs in childhood, but it can cause the condition in adults that were never exposed as children or in adults that carry a latent infection that can reappear due to immune suppression, trauma, surgery, or other situations. By itself, I do not know of any evidence that this type of infection can result in FMS/CFS, but it could be one of the mix of infections found in these patients along with intracellular bacterial infections and viral infections. More information about FMS/CFS infections can be found on our website, www.immed.org ProfGN
Member Comments (2)
by macy768, May 27, 2009 04:51PM
To: Dr. nicolson
i have M.S. i have a neurongenic bladder. what does thickening of the bladder mean and what would the complications of this be?
by Garth L Nicolson, PhD, Aug 11, 2009 08:21AM
, Aug 11, 2009 08:21AM
A related discussion, Response to macy768 was started.
